City Profile • Local Authority
West Devon
West Devon is a local authority district comprising 9 postcode areas. The current median house price across the city is £344k, reflecting a downward trend of 2.4% over the past year. It is a sought-after area for buyers, characterised by strong rates of homeownership. In terms of safety, crime rates are low at 37 incidents per 1,000 residents, making it an appealing choice for families.
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Population Trajectory
Annual residents (1991 – 2022)
58,190
Residents (2022)
Constituent Districts
9 AreasPopulation Composition
Detailed breakdown of the residents within the West Devon authority according to the Census 2021.
Top Ethnicities
White: English95.0%
White: Other White2.3%
White: Irish0.5%
White and Asian0.4%
Other Mixed0.4%
Other Asian0.2%
Age Profile
55-59 years8.6%
60-64 years7.8%
70-74 years7.8%
50-54 years7.5%
65-69 years7.3%
45-49 years5.9%
Top Occupations
Professional17.5%
Skilled trades16.8%
Managers and directors13.6%
Associate professional11.4%
Elementary occupations9.8%
Caring and leisure9.6%
Housing Tenure
Owned: Outright46.6%
Owned: Mortgage24.3%
Private rented: Landlord15.4%
Social rented: Other8.1%
Private rented: Other2.8%
Social rented: Council2.0%
Area DNA
family7/10
health1/10
safety10/10
homeown9/10
transit1/10
affluence5/10
diversity3/10
employment4/10
investment2/10